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BW03 NFU

2003 Audi A3

Silver Petrol 1595cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,440 mi
Last recorded120,440 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Audi A392,659 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 NFU
MakeAudi
ModelA3
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,595cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2015 120,440 miles

brake pad warning lamp on (front pad sensor wires disconnected)

o/s and n/s full underbody trays fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2015 120,440 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

o/s and n/s full underbody trays fitted

unable to check o/s and n/s rear wheel bearings due to binding brakes - see fail items

Pass 1 Apr 2014 117,769 miles

SLIGHT - bind on o/s and n/s rear brakes when handbrake applied

front brake pad sensor wires (n/s) disconnected

o/s and n/s full body undertrays fitted

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

screw in o/s/r tyre

two warning lamps on dash - suspect one for lights suspect one for brakes

Fail 1 Apr 2014 117,769 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SLIGHT - bind on o/s and n/s rear brakes when handbrake applied

front brake pad sensor wires (n/s) disconnected

o/s and n/s full body undertrays fitted

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

screw in o/s/r tyre

two warning lamps on dash - suspect one for lights suspect one for brakes

Pass 11 Jan 2013 112,118 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 105,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Apr 2012 105,384 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 30 Mar 2011 96,997 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s and n/s undertrays fitted

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on treads

Pass 30 Mar 2011 96,997 miles

damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s and n/s undertrays fitted

o/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on treads

Fail 15 Jan 2010 82,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 82,581 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 69,838 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 58,291 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 46,144 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 44,174 miles

How Reliable is the Audi A3?

Based on 7,415,025 MOT tests across 593,922 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,083
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
593,922
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 173,142
Stop lamp not working 65,421
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 58,420
Registration plate lamp not working 52,417
coil spring broken 45,761
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BW03 NFU is a 2003 Audi A3 in Silver with a 1,595cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2003 Audi A3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 92,659 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Audi A3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 173,142 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BW03 NFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A3 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Audi A3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BW03 NFU registered?

BW03 NFU is a 2003 Audi A3, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is BW03 NFU safe to buy?

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